Possibility of an extra MEP for the Midlands North West Region
It’s becoming increasingly likely that the Midlands North West constituency will be allocated an extra seat for the upcoming European elections. Parties have made submissions to the Electoral Commission on the issue, and the decision is set to be finalised following the publication of the commission’s constituency review later…
FARMING: Hopes for smooth transition to new CAP
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has welcomed plans for a smooth transition to the next Common Agricultural Policy. The European Parliament has approved a new law which extends the existing rules until the end of 2022. It means farmers won’t see interruptions to their payments. Colm Markey says MEPs fought…